MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIODYNAMICS, INC SOFT-VU SIZING ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER

Catalog Number H787107323015

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 02/27/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported defective device has yet to be returned to the manufacturer for a device evaluation.The firm is attempting to obtain the device.An investigation into the root cause for product problem is currently in progress.The results of the device evaluation will be sent via a follow up medwatch.Complaint # (b)(4).

Event Description

A patient of unknown age and gender presented for an angiographic procedure using a softvu angiographic catheter.Prior to insertion, the treating physician was loading the catheter onto the guidewire when the tip of the catheter detached.The device was set aside and a new of the same device was used to successfully complete the procedure.There was no harm or injury to the patient due to this event.It was reported the defective disposable device is available for return to the manufacturer for evaluation.

Manufacturer Narrative

As the reported defective device was not returned, angiodynamics is unable to perform a device evaluation.The customer's reported complaint description of the catheter tip fractured off cannot be confirmed as no sample was returned for evaluation.Without receiving product to evaluate, we are unable to definitively determine root cause for this event.A review of the device history records was performed for the reported packaging and component lots for any deviations related to the reported defect of the complaint.The review confirms that the lots met all material, assembly, and performance specifications.A review of the angiodynamics complaint system noted no trends for this complaint type and product family.This type of complaint will continue to be monitored for trends.Complaint # (b)(4).

• Brand Name: SOFT-VU SIZING ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER
• Type of Device: SOFT-VU SIZING ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIODYNAMICS, INC; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury, ny
• MDR Report Key: 9805810
• MDR Text Key: 188554137
• Report Number: 1319211-2020-00017
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQO
• UDI-Device Identifier: H787107323015
• UDI-Public: H787107323015
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K112452
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/30/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/09/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: H787107323015
• Device Lot Number: 5240497
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/27/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1